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Parallel Lives

Parallel Lives: the big debate

Muslim and white communities in Greater Manchester - do we mix or are we leading separate lives? A BBC debate examines the issues:

Shanaz Hussain and Ted Cantle

Jack Straw has warned that unless action is taken soon Muslim and white communities will 'end up leading parallel lives.' But is he right? How much mixing is there between communities in your area?

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A BBC North West debate - shown on BBC One (Mon 27 Nov 2006) examined the issues surrounding Jack Straw’s statement and what the future might hold.

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The panel:

Jack Straw - MP for Blackburn and Leader of the Commons
Professor Ted Cantle - Institute of Community Cohesion
Shanaz Hussain - a magistrate and advisor on women's issues to the Lancashire Council of Mosques
Margo Grimshaw - Blackburn businesswoman and columnist
Dr Amar Ahmed - GP in Cheshire and possible future parliamentary candidate for the Conservative Party.

last updated: 30/11/06